| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Dolphin Military Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 1 |
14 |
An accident leaves Bertram Staff caught on land without a travel suit. Bertram Staff suffer serious dehydration and
require lengthy hospitalization. |
| 2 |
14 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 2 |
14 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
17 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
18 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 3 |
19 |
To war or insurgency erupts on Bertram Staff's world. Bertram Staff's business or home is destroyed, forcing Bertram Staff into exile. |
| 4 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 4 |
19 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 4 |
23 |
Spend an extensive period living out of water among humans. |
| 4 |
23 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 5 |
23 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 5 |
24 |
Bertram Staff fail to rescue a high-status swimmer who was lost at sea. |
| 5 |
27 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 2 with the new title Pod Leader. |